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Deaf/Hard of Hearing

The Wizard

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8. Widex are the best I've tried.

Reply to leftieNanner (Original post)

Sat Jul 10, 2021, 07:15 PM

Jul 2021

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Any Hearing Aid users here? I'm having trouble. [View all] leftieNanner Jul 2021 OP

I know one thing True Blue American Jul 2021 #1

The Over-the-counter thing also has me thinking leftieNanner Jul 2021 #3

People think their True Blue American Jul 2021 #23

I use oticon in the ear, and find them more than adequate. pbmus Jul 2021 #2

Thanks for the suggestion leftieNanner Jul 2021 #4

Keep in mind True Blue American Jul 2021 #24

I have used Oticon also. No problems. secondwind Jul 2021 #19

Get a good audiologist. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #5

Good Tips leftieNanner Jul 2021 #6

You're very welcome. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #12

My husband reminded me leftieNanner Jul 2021 #16

Been there and done that, too! Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #17

Perfect advice True Blue American Jul 2021 #25

I have in-the-ear hearing aids from Costcto DavidDvorkin Jul 2021 #7

May I ask how much they cost? leftieNanner Jul 2021 #10

It's been a while, but I think they were around $1800 total DavidDvorkin Jul 2021 #11

Thank you. leftieNanner Jul 2021 #14

It's important to like your audiologist and feel comfortable. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #18

Starkey has a 3 year guarantee. True Blue American Jul 2021 #26

Widex are the best I've tried. The Wizard Jul 2021 #8

I know my hearing isn't great. Tomconroy Jul 2021 #9

I'm on Medicare and there is no coverage for hearing aids leftieNanner Jul 2021 #13

Without the insurance coverage Tomconroy Jul 2021 #15

Do you have Medicare Advantage? True Blue American Jul 2021 #27

I use Beltone digital behind the ear aids. They're expensive, but they work well. tblue37 Jul 2021 #20

Thanks for the information leftieNanner Jul 2021 #21

I've never replaced them. Their gain can be adjusted as my hearing gets worse. I do have tblue37 Jul 2021 #22

That is important. True Blue American Jul 2021 #28

You do have to take care of them. True Blue American Jul 2021 #29

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